L'Equip 306200 500-Watt 6-Tray Food Dehydrator, Gray
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: L'EquipeBrand: L'Equipe
Model: 306200
Color: Gray
Product features:
- 500-watt dehydrator for drying food, flowers, and herbs
- Adjustable thermostat with computer-controlled sensor
- 6 stacking trays for a total of 12 square feet of drying space
- Instructional booklet with recipes and drying times included
- Measures 17 by 11-4/5 by 10-1/2 inches; 12-year limited warranty
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of L'Equip 306200 500-Watt 6-Tray Food Dehydrator, Gray
Customer Review: Best dehydrator around
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been unimpressed with most dehydrators out there. Most of them have fairly flimsy racks, other parts you must buy, and the round ones, simply don't make a lot of sense unless it's to compensate for an inadequate drying motor. You can put a lot of food on this one and it works fine. No extra parts to buy for when you do small objects. Temperature control is nice, since some foods do better with more or less heat than others.
Six very large trays is a huge advantage. With other dryers, you spend hours doing just a little bit here and there. And it seems as though you never really get a lot accomplished. I suppose that's alright if you just want to make a few natural snacks for the kids, but using those on any kind of scale is pretty impractical. If you are into food storage from an economic standpoint, then this one will make it easy.
This thing is only missing a couple of things that I'd wish for. First, they should add a variable speed fan as well as the variable temperature. When foods first go in, they push out a lot of moisture which can condense on the top. It eventually pushes all that out, but bumping the fan speed would help. I invariably lift the top a few times at the beginning and wipe it down and let the moisture vent. This aids the drying time by eliminating a fair amount of water. Doable, but a controllable air flow would help.
I'd also like one of the racks to be a bit taller. Sometimes this could really come in handy in dehydrating things like large strawberries or other items that don't fit as well.
Tips:
1) Rotate the racks a few hours in. Food on the bottom dries out quicker than that on the top.
2) Move the food on the tray around part way through. Food at the edges is a bit slower to dry out because the airflow is a bit less at the perimeter and corners, so you end up running it longer than you need to for the other 90%
When you do these things, you're food will be more uniform and cut your drying time considerably.
Description of L'Equip 306200 500-Watt 6-Tray Food Dehydrator, Gray
There are many advantages to creating your own home-dried foods. Home prepared snacks have no preservatives-you have more control about what you eat. Dried snacks are perfect for travel and have more flavor as it becomes concentrated. Buying foods in season also help you save money. With many choices on the market, the L'Equip Dehydrator offers many features only found in more expensive models: With over 24 square feet of drying space, you can stack up to 20 trays. It dries food uniformly and consistently with its solid state variable temperature control-you're assured precise results. The L'Equip Dehydrator features a micro-processor controlled heat sensor for stable drying environment. Its unique and timeless design is easy to clean and use, making it a welcomed addition to any kitchen.Using a computer-controlled sensor to check the temperature 60 times per second, this dehydrator creates a stable drying environment for food, flowers, and herbs. It generates 550 watts of power and comes with six stacking trays--a total of 12 square feet of drying space. The dehydrator's thermostat adjusts from 93 degrees F up to 150 degrees, offering the flexibility needed to dry meat, seafood, poultry, fruits, vegetables, jerky, granola, and even potpourri and sachet (great for gifts). Instructions and drying times for all these items and recipes employing dried foods are contained in a booklet accompanying the dehydrator. The device is made of plastic and measures 10-1/2 inches high when all six of the 17-by-11-inch trays are stacked and the cover is in place. Trays need to be hand washed and the base wiped clean. The dehydrator carries a 12-year warranty against defects. (You can purchase fruit leather sheets and a jerky kit separately.) --Fred Brack
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